2015 Meeting Dates

It's time to expand our group and invite more people into the conversation. Below are upcoming meeting dates for the 20/20 Vision Committee:

• March 12, 2015
• April 16, 2015
• May 14, 2015
• June 11, 2015

Don't forget to bring a friend!

20/20 Vision Committee Meeting Updates

We have future meetings established for the 20/20 Vision Committee to discuss Phase II of the Master Facilities Plan:

• Tuesday, Nov. 25, 6:30pm @ LBMS cafeteria
• Monday, Dec. 8, 6:30pm @ LBMS cafeteria
• Thursday, Dec. 18, 6:30pm @ LBMS cafeteria

Let us know if you are able to attend by emailing bonvissuto@wlake.org.

We hope to see you there! Thanks for your support of the Westlake City Schools.

Welcome Back!

With the opening of our new high school and new middle school in 2013, and the opening this fall of our renovated middle school - which now houses Dover Intermediate School - it's time for the 20/20 Vision Committee to reconnect and start talking about Phase II of the Westlake Schools Master Facilities Plan.

You can keep updated on our facilities here.

We also will be posting meeting minutes and Q&A updates from our 20/20 Vision Committee meetings here.

If you have questions or comments along the way, feel free to share them with us. This is a community-driven plan looking at what's best for students.

Preferred plan advantages

What are the advantages of the plan supported by the 20/20 Vision Committee?

Meets our educational needs in the most cost effective way; minimizes transportation costs and provides long-term stability for the District.

New high school v. renovating

I don’t think the community will support a new high school. We need to
look into renovating parts of it.

The District is not recommending a new high school. The current plan keeps the 2005 addition as part of the overall renovation plan.

What you get for the money

Regarding $20 million for new middle school and $47 million for high school:
what does this get us? Is this the Chevy or the Cadillac? As a community we said
we wanted the best for our kids. Does this get us what we want or just the bare
minimum?

The cost estimates are based on middle of the road facilities that ensure they are educationally appropriate, provide strong learning environments for our children, and are efficient and cost-effective to operate.

Phasing

When we discuss two phases, does that mean two separate ballot issues to be
approved or not?

Yes, phasing the project will require two separate bond issues on the ballot. The timing will depend on whether or not voters approve the initial phase and when the operating issue is placed on the ballot.